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Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« on: 03 December 2006, 18:41:11 »

Hi All, can anyone suggest a suitable replacement for the radio I have fitted at present, I have the Phillips CRT 700?, I think that is the model, it has the intergrated telephone. I would like a cd changer setup, as at present, or one that will play DVD music discs. It must be capable of being connected to the steering wheel remotes and preferably still show on the MID display, I realise to acheive this I will need adaptors. Can anyone recommend a make and model of radio, tell me what adaptors I will need, and how much approximately it will cost me?  Many thanks,  p.s the car is a 1999 2.5 CDX Omega (Mini Facelift)
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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #1 on: 03 December 2006, 19:03:57 »

Is your display like this?



if so, you should be able to interface the head unit with the steering wheel controls, but good luck getting it to talk to the display! My old car had a kenwood head unit fitted, the display didn't work - I bought a different wiring adaptor and that didn't operate the display either  :'(

Both adapted the steering wheel controls though  :y

It should be fairly easy to implement though, as you won't have the bose setup with its' amplifier sat between the head unit and speakers to complicate matters  :)
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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #2 on: 03 December 2006, 22:06:06 »

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Hi All, can anyone suggest a suitable replacement for the radio I have fitted at present, I have the Phillips CRT 700?, I think that is the model, it has the intergrated telephone. I would like a cd changer setup, as at present, or one that will play DVD music discs. It must be capable of being connected to the steering wheel remotes and preferably still show on the MID display, I realise to acheive this I will need adaptors. Can anyone recommend a make and model of radio, tell me what adaptors I will need, and how much approximately it will cost me?  Many thanks,  p.s the car is a 1999 2.5 CDX Omega (Mini Facelift)
You ain't got a cd changer in the boot then - check behind first aid panel right side of boot. All factory fitted CCRT700 came with the changer...
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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #3 on: 04 December 2006, 14:09:11 »

Hi sounds2k, yes my display is the same, I also have the telephone display in the bottom right section.

Hi The Boy, yes it has a Blaupunkt 6CD changer in the boot, but it is skipping all the time, even on bought CD's. I would be happy with a a unit that played DVD audio discs, and do away with the CD changer, or if it is more economic, stay with the CD changer arrangement, maybe a 10 or 12 disc changer with MP3 capability. The only must have is steering remote capability, and a "would like" is to keep the in dash display. Back to work now, will check back after six this evening.
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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #4 on: 06 December 2006, 12:17:25 »

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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #5 on: 06 December 2006, 13:29:51 »

If going aftermarket, what is your budget?
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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #6 on: 07 December 2006, 11:45:42 »

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and a "would like" is to keep the in dash display.

Nobody makes and adaptor that works with the GID, so if you change the HU you loose the info on the display
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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #7 on: 07 December 2006, 19:10:34 »

Hi Laidback, my max spend will be about £250.

Hi Phil, I was hoping that keeping the display was possible, oh well never mind.
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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #8 on: 07 December 2006, 21:33:33 »

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Hi Laidback, my max spend will be about £250.

Hi Phil, I was hoping that keeping the display was possible, oh well never mind.

You have PM
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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #9 on: 08 December 2006, 13:43:29 »

£250?

For me, it is the Pioneer DEH-P8600MP. Nothing better for the money (£160ish s/h from ebay).
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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #10 on: 08 December 2006, 18:56:54 »

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£250?

For me, it is the Pioneer DEH-P8600MP. Nothing better for the money (£160ish s/h from ebay).
Hi Dave, can this be wired to steering wheel controls?
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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #11 on: 08 December 2006, 20:30:51 »

This answers your question :)

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/2243.html

Oh, and here is a good review of this stunning headunit.

http://www0.epinions.com/content_186902679172

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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #12 on: 09 December 2006, 11:01:36 »

Thanks for the info Dave, am looking seriously at it.
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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #13 on: 13 December 2006, 18:15:00 »

Try http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk they were pretty cheap when i wanted to get some bits plus they do most adaption leads and speaker housings. Plus this one for under £200 is a rather tasty unit http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alpine-cda9812rb-p-2193.html
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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #14 on: 13 December 2006, 18:36:51 »

just thought i would show my headunit (Alpine 9854R) sounds fantasic and really improves the sound. The bass from the standard speakers is much better compared to the weak vauxhall unit:

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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #15 on: 13 December 2006, 20:53:31 »

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just thought i would show my headunit (Alpine 9854R) sounds fantasic and really improves the sound. The bass from the standard speakers is much better compared to the weak vauxhall unit:


Very very nice looking headunit there tunnie m8 :y
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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #16 on: 13 December 2006, 20:57:00 »

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just thought i would show my headunit (Alpine 9854R) sounds fantasic and really improves the sound. The bass from the standard speakers is much better compared to the weak vauxhall unit:


Very very nice looking headunit there tunnie m8 :y

Cheers.

That circle dial you see closest to you, actually pops out when you push it and becomes a manual volume knob.

This alpine unit feels very well made, much better than the Kenwood crap i had before.

I highly recommend Alpine  :y

Btw that unit was around £160 i think
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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #17 on: 13 December 2006, 21:08:31 »

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just thought i would show my headunit (Alpine 9854R) sounds fantasic and really improves the sound. The bass from the standard speakers is much better compared to the weak vauxhall unit:


Very very nice looking headunit there tunnie m8 :y

Cheers.

That circle dial you see closest to you, actually pops out when you push it and becomes a manual volume knob.

This alpine unit feels very well made, much better than the Kenwood crap i had before.

I highly recommend Alpine  :y

Btw that unit was around £160 i think

Cool stuff then tunnie m8, i also recommend blaupunkt they are also a good quility brand
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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #18 on: 13 December 2006, 21:30:45 »

Nice lookin unit i used to have a 9853 until i finally killed the speaker output. I can not fault alpines build quality that unit lasted me a couple of years in and out of different cars lol.
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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #19 on: 14 December 2006, 09:32:57 »

Just looking at the 9854 or 9856 on offer at caraudiodirect, mmmmmm...

Have you managed to get it working with steering controls and display to the MID?

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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #20 on: 14 December 2006, 12:02:52 »

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Just looking at the 9854 or 9856 on offer at caraudiodirect, mmmmmm...

Have you managed to get it working with steering controls and display to the MID?

 

Steering wheel controls yep! - Bought the adaptor of eBay can't remeber how much, but a hell of a lot cheaper than retail.

MID - not yet, the 9854R can support factory displays, but the adaptor is quite expensive i think. Not bothered to fit one yet, not sure if i will either i don't miss it.

I was really nevous about fitting it, because i like the MID, but the better sound compensates. I suspect when i get a job and start earning money again, I will fit one.
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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #21 on: 14 December 2006, 12:52:58 »

I want to do the whole package when I do it, Steering controls and Screen
According to the site 9854 and above support displays.
obviously need to check on adapters and compatability 1st though.

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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #22 on: 14 December 2006, 15:05:59 »

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I want to do the whole package when I do it, Steering controls and Screen
According to the site 9854 and above support displays.
obviously need to check on adapters and compatability 1st though.

I'll be doing some work on the megga at xmas, i'll pop the HU out and double check which steering wheel remote adaptor i have, if i remember correctly you need an extra loom cable which goes between the Vx loom and the headunit which has an output cable for the steering wheel control box.

Not sure about the screen, but a slight warning... space is becomming a problem. Just about managed to squeeze all my extra cables and adaptor boxes behind the facia, but there aint much room left. So tight there that the first time i plugged it all in, it did't work the loom got caught and pulled off its so tight behind there.
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Re: Replacement Radio For Omega CDX
« Reply #23 on: 20 December 2006, 01:47:22 »

Space is a big problem behind the headunit.  One, maybe two adaptors will go in.  
You won't miss the display.  (I don't miss the steering wheel controls that much either).

And if you prefer something a little more discreet:




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